Spiced Caribbean Lentil Plate with Fish

Spiced Caribbean Lentil Plate with Fish A CIF Food Is Medicine breakfast inspired by Caribbean flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Method: Baked

Cuisine: Caribbean

Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 400°F C

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: 6

Calories: 330

Best Season: All Seasons

Dietary: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine breakfast inspired by Caribbean flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.

Ingredients:

1 pound fish fillets
1 cup brown rice
1 cup sweet potato
1 cup cabbage
1 cup bell peppers
lime
ginger
scallions
1 tablespoon tahini
black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan if desired,
Combine ingredients with olive oil, herbs, spices, and citrus,
Roast or bake until vegetables are tender and protein is cooked through,
Serve warm with fresh herbs or lemon.

Note

Food Is Medicine/CIF note: this recipe emphasizes whole-food ingredients associated with healthier dietary patterns, including vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, lean protein, and unsaturated fats. It is not medical treatment; patients should follow their individualized care plan. Feature image is a generated placeholder visual from Placehold.co, not copied from a recipe website.

Keywords: spiced caribbean lentil plate with fish, caribbean, breakfast, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup sweet potato, 1 cup cabbage

This recipe can be used in community cooking demonstrations, chronic disease education, care coordination, and food access programming.

Read it online: https://www.mhwc.us/recipe/spiced-caribbean-lentil-plate-with-fish/